Sonography, also known as ultrasound imaging, is a medical diagnostic technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of internal body structures. It helps visualize organs, tissues, and blood flow in real-time without using radiation, making it a safe and widely used imaging method.

Sonography

• Procedure: Sonography, also known as ultrasound imaging, is a non-invasive diagnostic technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of internal organs, tissues, and blood flow. A handheld device called a transducer is moved over the skin, emitting sound waves that bounce off internal structures to generate images on a screen. In some cases, an internal transducer may be used for better visualization (e.g., transvaginal or transrectal ultrasound).
• Uses: Diagnosing and monitoring conditions related to the abdomen, heart, kidneys, liver, and reproductive organs.
• Uses: Examining fetal development during pregnancy.
• Benefits: Non-invasive, painless, and does not use radiation.
• Benefits: Provides real-time imaging for accurate diagnosis.
• Risks: Limited image clarity in patients with obesity or excessive gas.
• Risks: May not provide detailed information compared to CT or MRI in some cases.